For some reason, this never posted the other day!! 🙈
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How the hell has it been 12 years since my special little man was born?!!!! 😳
He's lived an exciting life since we picked him up at 10 weeks of age. He's competed in sleddog races both here and abroad, he's been on TV and radio & has travelled all over Europe with me.
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He's still a big mammy's boy & is my soulmate. Words can't describe how much I love him & just how special he is. From the minute I saw him with his little face and black tipped tail, I knew he was the one. How could you not love that face?! 😂
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He's become less of a diva as time has gone on & actually goes up to people looking for attention these days!🤣
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He has slowed down in recent years but still accompanies us on some of our short runs. He's going deaf and his sight is also going, but he'll still pose for a photo if you ask him to!🙈
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Happy 12th birthday, my gorgeous, handsome little man. Mammy loves you. Here's to many more ###🐾💖
Having fun last weekend at @beechgrovedoggyfunpark 😍
Doggy Fun Weekend at @Canine Wellness Shop 😊
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We had a long, but fun weekend. Meet some of the dogs who got kitted out with some new gear over the weekend.
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Looking forward to seeing some of these gorgeous dogs on the trails in the upcoming season 🥰
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We're all tired now, so we'll post more stuff tomorrow 😴
Dyson, my little man, my soulmate.
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We were very lucky to win a photoshoot with @designworksphoto a few months ago and went to collect the photos yesterday.
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As you can see, he's still as photogenic as ever and they took a lot of time to make sure that he was happy and comfortable when having the photos taken, which is important as he is starting to lose his eyesight and his hearing.
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I can't believe that he's 12 next week. 🥹
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These photos are extra special and capture him perfectly
ICF WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS 2024
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BARDONECCHIA, ITALY
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I am so proud to be a part of Team Ireland heading to the ICF World Championships this year.
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Myself and Maze will be competing in 1 dog Scooter (Masters 1) again this year.
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The trail looks like it'll be a challenging one right from the beginning, with a long, steep hill to start, and 4.2k of trails that will make both myself and Maze work hard.
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Not sure how I'm feeling about it TBH, as I've been struggling with nerve damage in my shoulder since March, but I'm hoping the legs will be nice and strong to tackle that hill and power along.
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I'm looking forward to seeing some of my international friends there and hopefully meeting some of our new Instagram friends for the first time there, too 😊
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Let us know if you're going, and we'll be sure to come and say hi!🥰
With the summer finally upon us, we made some yummy pupsicles for the dogs to keep them cool.
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Nice natural, healthy, cooling treats. As you can see, the dogs loved them too, even fussy Dyson 🤣
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Our goats milk powder, and bone broth are from @karnleabonebroth and the blood powder from @fetchyourpetneeds
The chicken feet and treats are from @carnivorekellys 😊
Booking a treatment with us has never been easier!😁
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1. Go to our home page on Instagram
2. Click on "links" 🔗
3. Select "New therapy client form"
4. Follow the link from Instagram
5. Fill out your info
6. Click submit
And bam, there you go!!
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Once we've received your form, we'll be in contact with you to arrange your first session 😊
CANICROSS MIDLANDS EASTER EVENT, DAY 1. Friday 29th March.
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Day 1 of the Canicross Midlands Easter event was a mud fest (as expected!).
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It was the short course today (approx 3km), but that didn't mean it was easy!! Slippy, sloppy mud made the conditions tough, and it was hard to stay upright at times!
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The layout of day 1 meant that 2 dog scooter was one of the last classes out, so our start time was just after 4 pm. The girls were raring to go at the start line, but we managed a nice "line out" at the start line without needing a handler, which I was chuffed with as we've been working on this 😊
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Away we went, up the long hill just after the start line. Just after that, we hit the first patch of mud, and it didn't stop after that!🤣 Apart from the mud, the trail had twisty turns and hills, so there was plenty to keep you working hard as a team. Lady listened to every command and nailed it every time. Maze had her own trail in her head, so she needed a bit more encouragement for some of the turns, but we got there in the end!
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Despite the tough conditions, we managed to finish 3rd in DS2, with the 3rd fastest time of the day on the long course, and the fastest female team of the day, too. Not bad for my little Dynamic Duo!🥰
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Stay tuned for Day 2 soon 🐾
Maze demonstrating the 4 stages of racing:
1. Getting ready at the start line
2. Calmly sitting and waiting
3. The countdown - 3, 2, 1, go!
4. The takeoff 💪
Happy #workingdogwednesday everyone 🐾
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Last Sunday saw us race at the gorgeous Dunmore Woods with @canicross_ireland
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I decided to change things up at the weekend and got back out on the bike for the first time all season. In fact, our last bike race was last March in Dunmore and I hadn't even been on a bike since last summer 🙈
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Taking this into account, plus the fact that I had a twisted ankle, I wasn't expecting too much when I clipped in my shoes and hit the trail with Maze. My little demon didn't get the memo though....she hit the trail like a whirlwind and gave it all she had. Our result? First place by 19 seconds (men and women) and earning us the fastest time of the day. Couldn't believe it! 😊
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Next up was my little pocket rocket Lady in 1 dog scooter. I struggled a bit more with this one as I could feel each kick go through my twisted ankle. Despite this, we got through it, my little Lady running her heart out, doing most of the work. We also managed a 1st place by 70 seconds (men and women)!
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Super proud of these 2 amazing girls. They throw their all into every race we do. They really are my Dynamic Duo. 🥰